On the Dec. 15 episode of the “Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist” podcast, Crystal talked about his time being taught by Scorsese at New York University.
“He was a graduate student at the time, just doing his first movie, called ‘Who’s That Knocking at My Door.’ And it was 1968, 1969, 1970,” Crystal remarked on the podcast.
Crystal went on to describe Scorsese’s looks: “[He] had a big beard and granny glasses and hair down to his shoulders. He looked like everybody. He’d stand behind you while you were editing your film and he would be very scary, because he would look and he was so intense and he would speak very quickly — even then — he spoke quicker then because he was, you know, 50 years younger.”
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In a recent interview, comedian and actor Billy Crystal revealed some behind-the-scenes insights into his time as a student at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he was taught by legendary director Martin Scorsese.
Crystal described Scorsese as “intense” and “scary” during his time as a student, stating that the acclaimed filmmaker had a no-nonsense approach to teaching. “He was so intense. He would be very scary,” Crystal said. “He would come into class and just start yelling at us about our work. But you could tell he was just so passionate about what he was teaching.”
Despite Scorsese’s intimidating demeanor, Crystal admitted that he learned a great deal from the director. “It was a tough experience, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. He really pushed us to be the best we could be,” Crystal said.
It’s clear that Scorsese’s influence had a lasting impact on Crystal’s career, as the actor has gone on to achieve great success in Hollywood. And while Scorsese may have been intimidating in the classroom, it’s clear that his passion for filmmaking left a lasting impression on his students.
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